# The Extinction of the Great Auk

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Podcast: [History Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/history-daily-4410220)
Published: 2026-06-03T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8905971
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## Resource

June 3, 1844. After becoming collector’s items for being a rare species, the last pair of great auks is killed by fishermen. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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